Who May Apply (specifically): Graduate students in doctoral programs in the fields of foreign languages and area studies must
apply through the institutions in which they are enrolled.

A student is eligible to receive a fellowship if he or she:

Is a citizen or national of the United States or is a permanent resident of the United States;

Is a graduate student in good standing at an institution of higher education in the United States who, when the fellowship begins, is admitted to candidacy in a doctoral program in modern foreign languages and area studies at that institution;

Is planning a teaching career in the United States upon graduation; and

Possesses adequate skills in the language(s) necessary to carry out the dissertation project.

Duration of the Grant:
Students may propose research for 6 to 12 months. The fellowship may not be renewed.

Terms and Conditions: A fellow shall:

Maintain satisfactory progress in the conduct of his or her research;

Devote full time to research on the approved topic;

Not engage in any gainful employment during the fellowship period; and

Remain a student in good standing at his or her institution.

Expenses Covered by the Award:

Travel expenses, including excess baggage to and from the residence of the fellow to the host country of research;

Maintenance and dependents allowances based on the cost of living in country(ies) of research for the fellow and his or her dependent(s);

Project allowance for research related expenses such as books, copying, tuition and affiliation fees, local travel and other incidental expenses;